SMG LA 245 Lecture 26: LA245 Finals Lecture Review
8 Dec 2016
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Claims against employers for torts of employments (no specific questions on agency. To extent of knowing relation with employer, then yeah) Respondent superior: employer liable for torts committed by its employee acting within the scope of employment or acting with authority (whether or not ethe employer is at fault: know employee vs contractor. Negligent hiring/supervision: principals can be liable for the torts of an independent contractor if the principal has been negligent in hiring or supervising him. Know all exceptions: breach of contract: employment agreement or handbook in some cases, family med leave act: guarantees men and women certain rights (know the rights) Performing a legal duty (like jury duty) Whistleblower: an employee who discloses illegal activity on the part of his employer. Statutory: false claims act, whistleblower protection act (go employees, sox (publicly traded company, dodd-frank (on violation of securities law, state laws (state may have particular whistleblower protection)
